Texas Bicycling News August 12th 2019
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A car thief caught on camera got the ultimate trade-in.
Surveillance video shows the suspect on a bike, pulling the door handles on vehicles on Carolina Way in West-U Tuesday night.
The victim told ABC13, he left his Tahoe unlocked, and unfortunately, the keys were still inside.
The thief took the …
Houston Group MTB Ride
by Bicycle World (Houston) | www.facebook.com
8/17/2019 Saturday at 7 PM – 8:30 PM Cypress Creek Mountain Bike Trails 14234 W Cypress Forest Dr, Houston, Texas 77070 Join us at the trails. Our staff and families are heading out to do what we love.
We would love to have a great Houston hang out between all of our Houston based shops.
This will be for all ride levels. We want to get to know all of you fine folks and share in the activity we all love.
Let’s Ride!
Upcoming Rides
Chasing Watts | chasingwatts.com
UBG Wednesday B Group Wednesday, August 14, 2019 @ 6:30 PM
Memorial Park Criterium Wednesday, August 14, 2019 @ 5:00 PM
Sugar Land Wed Night Worlds Wednesday, August 14, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Sugar Cycles Sat Shop Ride Saturday, August 17, 2019 @ 7:00 AM
The VITE Ride | "Espresso" group Sunday, August 18, 2019 @ 7:00 AM
The VITE Ride | "Cortado" group Sunday, August 18, 2019 @ 7:00 AM
The VITE Ride | "Latte" group Sunday, August 18, 2019 @ 7:00 AM
Tips on getting students to and from school safely
by Jessica Gonzalez | kfixtv.com
EL PASO, Texas — Now that most kids are back in school, something working parents have to think about and plan for is how they’ll get to and from school.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a child is ready to start walking to school at ages 9 to 11. Parents are advised to go over their walking route several times before the first day of school. …
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— Practice the bike route to school before the first day of school to make sure your child can manage it. — Always wear a bicycle helmet, no matter how short or long the ride. — Ride on the right, in the same direction as auto traffic and ride in bike lanes if they are present. — Use appropriate hand signals. — Respect traffic lights and stop signs. — Wear bright-colored clothing to increase visibility. White or light-colored clothing and reflective gear is especially important after dark. — Know the "rules of the road." …
Central Texas bike riders have lots to prepare for
by: Nohely Mendoza | www.fox44news.com
WACO, Texas – Bike riders in Texas are getting ready for one of the hardest races of their lives.
The Hotter’N Hell Hundred kicks off next week in Wichita Falls. This race will be 100 miles in 100 degree weather.
Central Texas has a similar ride – the Waco Wild West 100.
Nancy Goodnight rides in both and says the passion for …
Hot Rocks 2019 Rides to a Sizzling Success
blueribbonnews.com
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 12, 2019) Hundreds of cyclists braved the Texas summer heat for a fantastic cause during the 2019 Hot Rocks Bike Ride on Aug. 10, sponsored by the Rockwall Noon Rotary.
The Rotary’s signature fundraising event saw riders of all ages participated in routes of 54, 30, 24 and 12 miles. Each route had fully-stocked rest stops with ice cold water, hydration drinks, refreshments and Hot Rocks swag. Rest stop sponsors included …
Man on bike hit and killed by pickup truck in west Houston
abc13.com
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A bicyclist was hit and killed by a pickup truck in west Houston, police say.
It happened around 5:30 a.m. Monday on Barker Cypress Road and S. Park View Drive, north of I-10.
Police say the bicyclist and a Silverado pickup truck were both going southbound on …
Cyclist dies after being struck by pickup truck in West Houston
By Michelle Iracheta | www.chron.com
A 50-year-old cyclist died in West Houston early Monday after his bike was struck by a pickup truck, police said.
The man died at the scene after police said his bicycle was hit by a gray Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck at the 1700 block of Barker Cypress around 5:20 a.m.
His identity is pending verification by the medical examiner, police said.
The man driving the pickup remained at the scene and was not found to be impaired, police said.
There are currently no charges pending, but the investigation is ongoing, police said. …